QPR sack Mark Hughes as Harry Redknapp waits in the wings

QPR have sacked
Mark Hughes – via Twitter – following a run of poor results, and have now made contact with former Spurs coach
Harry Redknapp, who is almost certain to land the job next.

Time’s up for Mark Hughes as manager of QPR (Picture: Getty)

The west London club confirmed the news on their Twitter account, before later releasing a full statement on their website.

It said: ‘Queens Park Rangers Football Club has today (Friday) terminated the contract of manager Mark Hughes with immediate effect.

‘This decision has been taken after careful consideration by the board of directors, following numerous meetings over the last few days.

‘The board of directors wish to thank Mark for his commitment, hard work and dedication in his ten months in charge.’

The R’s stressed circumstances had meant they had to replace the former Manchester City boss, with the club having yet to win a game this season and currently languishing at the bottom of the Premier League table.

‘Mark has shown integrity and professionalism throughout his time here, but ultimately the circumstances we find ourselves in have left the board of directors with very little choice but to make a change,’ they added.

‘The board will now be working actively to put a new managerial structure in place as soon as possible.’

Harry Redknapp, out of management since being sacked as Spurs boss, has been tipped to take over.

His spokesman confirmed that QPR had been in contact, saying: ‘Contact has been made between QPR and us as Harry Redknapp’s representatives.’Talks will be beginning shortly.’

Assistants Mark Bowen and Eddie Niedzwiecki will take charge for the struggling club’s daunting trip to Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday – although Redknapp is expected to take the reins at the bottom-placed team as soon as Sunday.

It is not yet a done deal, though, with QPR facing competition from the Ukraine FA, who want the ex-Portsmouth coach to manage their national side.